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State Grant Supports Pedestrian Safety on Pittsfield's West StreetBy Brittany Polito, iBerkshires Staff
05:19AM / Friday, August 09, 2024 | |
 PITTSFIELD, Mass. — A $235,000 boost from the state will fund "road diet" improvements on West Street, a corridor that saw two pedestrian fatalities last year.
The Massachusetts Department of Transportation on Monday announced $6.5 million in funding through the Healey-Driscoll administration's Shared Streets and Spaces Program. Pittsfield was the only Berkshire County community in the list of 28 municipalities and two Regional Transit Authorities.
The $235,000 will go toward continued safety efforts on West Street, which includes a "road diet" from Valentine Road to the Government Drive/College Way split, ADA-compliant curb ramps, separated bike lanes,
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Mini-Golf Course Proposed in PittsfieldBy Brittany Polito, iBerkshires Staff
05:23PM / Thursday, August 08, 2024 | |
 PITTSFIELD, Mass. — A miniature golf course may be in the city's future.
The Conservation Commission last week again continued a notice of intent application from K&M Bowling for a mini-golf course at 555 Dalton Ave. The proposed area behind the bowling alley is within the buffer zone to vegetated wetlands and within bordering land subject to flooding.
Discussion during the July meeting was centered around the fact that there is an open order of conditions on the property for the reconstruction of a gravel parking lot in the area of the proposed course.
Engineer Brent White said his team has been "very busy" the last few weeks doing a construction
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The Retired Investor: Labor Unions Could Be Key to ElectionsBy Bill Schmick,
04:08PM / Thursday, August 08, 2024 | |
Over the past few years, labor unions have experienced a renaissance in interest and activity. As a result, unions have begun to flex their muscles, and their influence may extend beyond economics into this year's turbulent election politics. In several columns over the past two years, I have explained how unions have made headway in various U.S. economic sectors from autos to Amazon. The UAW's strikes against the Big Three auto companies are what most readers may remember. It ended in victory for the workers and sparked further union outreach to manufacturers in the notoriously anti-union South. In addition, unions in other areas have begun to organize at Amazon 0 Comments
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Elder Services Relocates Administrative Offices| 11:46AM / Thursday, August 08, 2024 | |
 PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Elder Services of Berkshire County, Inc. (Elder Services) relocated its administrative offices to a central location in the heart of Pittsfield. The new space, previously occupied by Wayfair's open-concept call center, underwent significant renovations on the first and second floors to construct offices and other spaces for Elder Services' growing workforce. It offers ground level access, an enhancement for clients and visitors with health and mobility issues as the Agency's former space required a journey to the fourth floor to access services. Elder Services is now housed in its new location at 73 South Church Street in 0 Comments
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MassDOT Alerts Customers of EZDriveMA Scam | 10:56AM / Thursday, August 08, 2024 | |
BOSTON — The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) is once again reminding customers to be mindful of text message-based scams, also known as smishing. The scammers are claiming to represent the tolling agency and requesting payment for unpaid tolls. Customers receiving the scam text messages seem to be chosen at random as the targeted phone numbers are not uniquely associated with an account or usage of toll roads. Customers who receive an unsolicited text, email, or similar message suggesting it is from EZDriveMA or another toll agency should not click on the link. MassDOT is underscoring that: EZDriveMA will never 0 Comments
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Dalton Fire Chief Suspended, Under InvestigationBy Sabrina Damms, iBerkshires Staff
09:30AM / Thursday, August 08, 2024 | |
 DALTON, Mass. — The fire chief has been suspended for a month over allegations of sexual harassment, grant overspending and "employee concerns." Chief Christian Tobin countered with a thick packet of documents alleging "unlawful departmental practices." The claims came during a contentious Board of Water Commissioners meeting on Thursday morning that lasted about 20 minutes. The board voted unanimously to place Tobin on four weeks of paid administrative leave. Tobin, hired in January, had sent an email to the board saying he'd be gone by the end of the year several weeks prior to the meeting, according to board Chair James Driscoll This
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Rotary Club of Pittsfield Scholarship Winners| 08:02AM / Thursday, August 08, 2024 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — John Hudnall, President of the Rotary Club of Pittsfieldd announced Student Scholarships. Student Scholarships: Alexandra Barnes- Berkshire Community College Mariangel Dus- Berkshire Community College Analeese Matos- Pittsfield High School Katerena Castagna – Pittsfield High School Veronica Bentz- Taconic High School Christian Salzarulo- Taconic High School Jeffrey Whitehouse Paul Harris Fellows Scholarship: Kiyah Smith – Pittsfield High School Jenesyss Eason – Pittsfield High School The Nash Family Scholarship: Logan Daniels – Taconic High School The Lyons 0 Comments
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2nd Street to Present 'REPAIR'| 08:01AM / Thursday, August 08, 2024 | |
 PITTSFIELD, Mass. — 2nd Street presents "REPAIR," a live, full-length performance integrating storytelling, music and movement, on Monday, Aug. 12 at 7 pm and Tuesday, Aug. 13 at 2 pm and 7 pm. The performances, which are free and open to the public, will be held at Berkshire Community College's Robert Boland Theatre, located at 1350 West Street, Pittsfield. A cast of professional actors will bring to life the stories and life experiences of formerly incarcerated men in Berkshire County. Each performance will be followed by a talk-back, during which time audience members can ask the cast questions directly. Lindsay Cornwell, Executive Director 0 Comments
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Pittsfield Hair Salon Owner Shocked by Break-In During Harris VisitBy Brittany Polito, iBerkshires Staff
05:38AM / Thursday, August 08, 2024 | |
Salon owner Alicia Powers says her alarm was going off for hours and she could see people inside the building through her security cameras. PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Four One Three Salon was closed on the day of Vice President Kamala Harris' stop at the Colonial Theatre last month. The owner was shocked to find that her locked business across from the back of the theater had been entered and the bathroom used during this time. "I knew with [Secret Service] being here in the parking lot and in here, my building was safe because it's all of the police personnel, but it was just a violation," Alicia Powers said. "I pay taxes, 0 Comments
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Dalton Climate Panel Stresses Funding Needs, Collaboration By Sabrina Damms, iBerkshires Staff
05:16AM / Thursday, August 08, 2024 | |
DALTON, Mass. — The town's Climate Action Plan needs to consider funding sources and collaboration with large businesses, said Steering Committee members at their first meeting last week. Over the course of about 10 months, volunteers will be working with the consultant Blue Strike Environmental to develop a plan in an attempt to achieve net zero by 2050, in line with the state's goal. The plan will consider the town's needs and capabilities and seek strategies to decrease its dependence on fossil fuels for homes, businesses, municipal facilities, and vehicles. The Steering Committee consists of individuals ranging in age and 0 Comments
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Swampscott Ends Pittsfield Post 68's State Tourney RunBy Stephen Dravis, iBerkshires.com Sports
10:25PM / Wednesday, August 07, 2024 | |
 ROCHESTER, Mass. – After losing the first game of their trip to the American League State Championship tournament, the Pittsfield Post 68 Juniors battled to stay alive. After inclement weather on Tuesday forced the postponement of its game and raised the specter that their tournament experience would end prematurely, Post 68 fought to get on the field. After Swampscott scored five runs in the bottom of the second inning to take a four-run lead, Pittsfield battled back to tie Wednesday’s game. But the Post 57 Mariners managed to push a run across with a sacrifice fly in the bottom of the sixth and worked around a one-out error in the top of the seventh to 0 Comments
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PCBs Detection Pauses GE DemolitionBy Brittany Polito, iBerkshires Staff
06:13PM / Wednesday, August 07, 2024 | |
GE says a stockpile of debris was within 50 feet of the air monitor, which is located along the boundary line with PEDA's property. PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Elevated levels of PCBs in a single air sample have halted demolition work on the former General Electric site. Authorities say the measurements are "conservative" and not a threat to public health.
The sample was taken between July 11 and July 12 and was received by the Pittsfield Economic Development Authority from an off-site laboratory on July 25. It was quickly forwarded to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency on the same day and work stopped.
"The exceedance does not constitute a health threat to
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